TOP employers 2025: The best jobs in the catering and hotel industry!

TOP employers 2025: The best jobs in the catering and hotel industry!

In an exciting new edition of the Busche personnel study, the “TOP Employers 2025” in the hospitality industry were announced today. Over 3,600 employees from more than 200,000 companies in German-speaking countries cast their votes, making it clear which companies in the restaurant and hotel sector do it best in their opinion. This comprehensive study, carried out with the support of the Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg Cooperative State University (DHBW) under the direction of Prof. Dr. Almut Steinbach, highlights central topics such as working atmosphere, compensation, career opportunities, digitalization and work-life balance. According to Restaurant Rankings, the survey was carried out anonymously using an online survey tool.

The awards in the main categories are particularly impressive. In the hotel industry, a total of 41 companies were honored, while 25 catering companies won a prize. But that's not all: Five awards were also given out in special categories such as digitalization, further training and diversity, where the companies distinguished themselves through special achievements. In the special “Great Leader” category, 24 managers can look forward to receiving an award.

The TOP employers in detail

The winning businesses in the catering industry are extremely diverse and range from fine restaurants to traditionally run restaurants. Here is the list of award-winning restaurants:

• Agata’s Restaurant, Düsseldorf
• Altes Kornhaus, Beverungen
• Casa Lodato da Giovanni, Essen
• Das Marktrestaurant, Mittenwald
• Der Bio-Adler, Vogt
• Die Akelei, Paderborn
• Fischküche Reck, Möhrendorf
• Fischrestaurant „Sicher“, Völkermarkt
• Gasthaus Großer Kiepenkerl, Münster
• Gasthof Alex, Weißenbrunn
• Heimatküche, Rotenhain
• Höhencafé Killesberg, Stuttgart
• Krone Schlier, Schlier
• Les deux Dienstbach, Hochheim am Main
• Maltes hidden kitchen, Baden-Baden
• Puchegger-Wirt, Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf
• Regional Friesoythe, Friesoythe
• Restaurant Mo’s, Straß im Straßertale
• Restaurant nö., Ulm
• Restaurant Seestern, Ulm
• Restaurant Zum Reussenstein, Böblingen
• Ross & Reiter Gastro Bar, Düsseldorf
• The Newport Restaurant & Marina, Lübeck
• Wibbelings Hof, Dortmund
• Würzhaus, Nürnberg

The hotel industry also shows high standards and commitment. Here are the TOP employers in the hotel industry:

• Almwellness-Resort Tuffbad, Lesachtal
• AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac, Zürich
• Bayerischer Hof, München
• BLACK F Temporary Living, Freiburg im Breisgau
• Brauereigasthof Hotel Aying, Aying
• Breidenbacher Hof, Düsseldorf
• Burghotel Staufeneck, Salach
• Das Marienhöh – Hideaway & Spa, Langweiler
• Dorint Hotel, Frankfurt/Oberursel
• Elldus Resort, Oberwiesenthal
• Hotel Am Konzerthaus – MGallery Collection, Wien
• Hotel Bareiss im Schwarzwald, Baiersbronn
• Hotel Bastenhaus, Dannenfels
• Hotel Dollenberg, Bad Peterstal-Griesbach
• Hotel Edita, Scheidegg
• Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg, Heidelberg
• Hotel Jungbrunn – Der Gutzeitort, Tannheim
• Hotel Kaiserhof Heringsdorf, Heringsdorf
• Hotel Ketschauer Hof, Deidesheim
• Hotel Liberty, Offenburg
• Hotel Louis C. Jacob, Hamburg
• Hotel Nassauer Hof, Wiesbaden
• Hotel St. Erasmus, Trassem
• Hotel Zum Reussenstein, Böblingen
• Insellust Resort Borkum, Borkum
• IntercityHotel Dortmund, Dortmund
• Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden
• Lago Hotel & Restaurant am See, Ulm
• Landhotel Voshövel, Schermbeck
• Orania.Berlin, Berlin
• Riessersee Hotel, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• Romantik Hotel Barbarossa, Konstanz
• Romantik Hotel Kleber Post, Bad Saulgau
• SCHLOSS Fleesensee, Göhren-Lebbin
• Schlossgut Gross Schwansee, Kalkhorst
• Schlosshotel Kitzbühel, Kitzbühel
• Severin*s – The Alpine Retreat, Lech am Arlberg
• Severin*s Resort & Spa, Sylt
• Sonnenalp Resort, Ofterschwang
• Warias Hotel, Braunsbedra
• Wohlfühlhotel Alte Rebschule, Rhodt unter Rietburg

Special categories and employer attractiveness

For many companies, the award in the special categories is of particular importance. Here we find some of the award winners:

• Digitalisierung: BEECH Resort Fleesensee, Fischküche Reck, Insellust Resort Borkum, Restaurant Mo’s, SCHLOSS Fleesensee
• Weiterbildung: Das Marktrestaurant, Dorint Hotel, IntercityHotel Dortmund, Restaurant Mo’s, SCHLOSS Fleesensee
• Diversity: Bayerischer Hof, Brauereigasthof Hotel Aying, Dorint Hotel, Insellust Resort Borkum, The Newport Restaurant & Marina
• Ausbildungsbetrieb: Dorint Hotel, Hotel Bastenhaus, MAREMÜRITZ Yachthafen Resort, Orania.Berlin, Würzhaus

Developments like the Busche personnel study not only represent standards in the hospitality industry, but also a unique path towards a sustainable and innovative industry. Experts like Prof. Dr. Sandra Rochnowski from the Berlin School of Economics and Law provided significant insights into employer attractiveness and sustainability strategies that are relevant for the future of the hospitality industry. According to Gastgewerbe.jobs, the study offers an important platform to annually evaluate and recognize employers in the hospitality industry. This shows that a good working environment not only benefits employees, but also companies that are interested in a consistently positive corporate culture.

The survey and the associated awards encourage companies to constantly refine their offerings and, above all, to focus on the needs of their employees. This is the key to a thriving hospitality industry in Germany and beyond.